Tariffs and inflation are making life pricier in America. But the president has made the cost of THIS ONE vital American commodity rise to its HIGHEST levels in modern history.
Dissent we must & dissent we will! We can NOT let the autocrats in power in this regime dictate to us how to speak, react, exercise our rights. They must be defeated or else.....!
That "or else" sounds ominous doesn't it. It's meant to sound that way for we are at "The Eve of Destruction". Many of you Boomers may recognize that song title. Take the name of the song to heart because we are in perilous waters. Make no mistake destruction of our Republic is the goal of this regime!
Sometimes I re-read statements I have made in the voice of a prosecutor, and still I write. I am old, not wealthy or influential, but I still have a voice, and I will always defy bullies and authoritarians. On the other hand, a life sentence in prison wouldn't be very long for me. Keep the word coming. More and more people will join your parade. Our children's future depends upon it.
I agree that the solution is more peaceful dissent, not less. Yet, we must not be martyrs either. We also must keep copies of records and/or video as proactive defenses against their attempts to frame or defame us as protesters on the street or through our online postings. Freedom of honest speech and opinion is a fundamental value. If we do not use it, we lose it.
To my understanding, the platforms are supposed to release the names of those who use pseudonyms to criticize the felon.
In my case, my name has been out there since 2015 criticizing him and everyone who upholds his treasonous behavior. I’m a proud old woman who isn’t afraid of a paper tiger. I’m older than he is, and I could do a better job, as could anyone who knows that democracy is a winning strategy.
You lucky stiff. Uh oh, "stiff" may not be a good word to use. Be careful. But look at that catbird's seat you are in. Thanks to how you have been mistreated, you are leading our parade! Blessings on all of us that you are who you are. And big YES to how uprisings and regime change succeed, where the populace gets to where they really won't take it anymore.
Have a look at my Substack today, that's working on sending us in the right direction:
Earth is finite, where the cost of denial is collapse
Humanity needs to be wised up. A family needs to forge.
All those in Congress and all my ethical lawyers(joke) took an oath to preserve and protect the constitution. Now the lawyers and Congress have been bought with PPP money, law suits and investments in Thiel owned Palantir as well as CoreCivic, GeoGroup and BlackRock and Vanguard funds. Follow the money and the corruption. CoreCivic CEO makes $7m, Palantir stock rose from $40 to $130. Why do they want us to live like Russia guided by the KGB playbook? Our Constitution provides freedom of speech - wake up Congress, lawyers , and Federalist Society! Thomas and Alito - please retire. McConnell and Grassley please stand up
Miles--This is today's "speaking truth to power." Trump can't silence all of us. Thanks for leading us fearlessly into the crowd of resisters, protesters & knowledgeable voters.
I listened to your youtube on TEDX, today. I like it. I believe I understand the points you're making and completely agree with you that "... it's time to take off the mask!"
I believe it takes time to "take off the mask" because it takes a deeper understanding of who and what we are, individually.
I agree the price of dissent and speaking truth to power is critical today. But I think that has always been the case, in our lives, if we choose to be true to who we are.
My belief is that more and more of us are "taking off the mask" and speaking our truth about the bullshit, inhumanity, drama and illegality the Trump administration is promoting, causing and creating in our country. However, I also believe we're talking to our friends, family and others about the actions we see that are unAmelrican, undemocratic and illegal. And, it is definitely the "others' who are hearing what we're saying and yet look at us in their weird way. But they know and clearly understand what we say. It may be 2 of 3 of us but the fact that we are talking and those "others' are listening to us, is important.
I beleive that more masks are coming off and that particular number is growing and has the potential to grow larger, despit the extortion and lies we all experience from Trump, his tariffs and the increase in our cost of living today.
As you say, dissent has a price, as it always has, but I believe it's important to "Keep hope alive", as Jesse reminded us. And, we all face a price and have to be willing to accept that price to "take the masks off". Your request is not easy,. but certainly significant with the prospect of greater healing when we do.
Just listened to you inspiring and impassioned Ted talk. Thank you for the link, and thank you even more for your courage and all that you (and Xander) are doing to help the rest of us defend democracy!
And let’s not forget that the various social media platforms will be scrubbed to find out if anyone is criticizing ICE. Then there is the small problem of Gnome wanting to interfere with our voting! Yours was just the start of it, Miles, and certainly a most important test of if we will continue to have a democracy. Going after Don Lemon, and now Stephen Colbert are just more grist for the mill. We have to keep fighting. Thank you for yours!
Miles, thank you for continuing to stand up for the Constitution and the rights it offers to all of us. I found your TED presentation moving and inspiring. Be well, Stay safe.
Can you touch base with Jessica Denson at thejessicadenson.com regarding her legal fight against Trump that is currently in appeal? She is advocating that Democrats take action by demanding Impeachment votes for the continued lawlessness of this regime.
this is so important, far more than people may realize
Dissent we must & dissent we will! We can NOT let the autocrats in power in this regime dictate to us how to speak, react, exercise our rights. They must be defeated or else.....!
That "or else" sounds ominous doesn't it. It's meant to sound that way for we are at "The Eve of Destruction". Many of you Boomers may recognize that song title. Take the name of the song to heart because we are in perilous waters. Make no mistake destruction of our Republic is the goal of this regime!
Sometimes I re-read statements I have made in the voice of a prosecutor, and still I write. I am old, not wealthy or influential, but I still have a voice, and I will always defy bullies and authoritarians. On the other hand, a life sentence in prison wouldn't be very long for me. Keep the word coming. More and more people will join your parade. Our children's future depends upon it.
I agree that the solution is more peaceful dissent, not less. Yet, we must not be martyrs either. We also must keep copies of records and/or video as proactive defenses against their attempts to frame or defame us as protesters on the street or through our online postings. Freedom of honest speech and opinion is a fundamental value. If we do not use it, we lose it.
People must put aside their fear and speak out. Excellent Ted talk!
To my understanding, the platforms are supposed to release the names of those who use pseudonyms to criticize the felon.
In my case, my name has been out there since 2015 criticizing him and everyone who upholds his treasonous behavior. I’m a proud old woman who isn’t afraid of a paper tiger. I’m older than he is, and I could do a better job, as could anyone who knows that democracy is a winning strategy.
You lucky stiff. Uh oh, "stiff" may not be a good word to use. Be careful. But look at that catbird's seat you are in. Thanks to how you have been mistreated, you are leading our parade! Blessings on all of us that you are who you are. And big YES to how uprisings and regime change succeed, where the populace gets to where they really won't take it anymore.
Have a look at my Substack today, that's working on sending us in the right direction:
Earth is finite, where the cost of denial is collapse
Humanity needs to be wised up. A family needs to forge.
https://suzannetaylor.substack.com/p/earth-is-finite-where-the-cost-of
Thank you for reinforcing what we know: dissent is everything at this time--all the time, including enormous dissent on March 28!
All those in Congress and all my ethical lawyers(joke) took an oath to preserve and protect the constitution. Now the lawyers and Congress have been bought with PPP money, law suits and investments in Thiel owned Palantir as well as CoreCivic, GeoGroup and BlackRock and Vanguard funds. Follow the money and the corruption. CoreCivic CEO makes $7m, Palantir stock rose from $40 to $130. Why do they want us to live like Russia guided by the KGB playbook? Our Constitution provides freedom of speech - wake up Congress, lawyers , and Federalist Society! Thomas and Alito - please retire. McConnell and Grassley please stand up
No retirements until the GOP is out of power.
Miles--This is today's "speaking truth to power." Trump can't silence all of us. Thanks for leading us fearlessly into the crowd of resisters, protesters & knowledgeable voters.
Dear Miles,
I listened to your youtube on TEDX, today. I like it. I believe I understand the points you're making and completely agree with you that "... it's time to take off the mask!"
I believe it takes time to "take off the mask" because it takes a deeper understanding of who and what we are, individually.
I agree the price of dissent and speaking truth to power is critical today. But I think that has always been the case, in our lives, if we choose to be true to who we are.
My belief is that more and more of us are "taking off the mask" and speaking our truth about the bullshit, inhumanity, drama and illegality the Trump administration is promoting, causing and creating in our country. However, I also believe we're talking to our friends, family and others about the actions we see that are unAmelrican, undemocratic and illegal. And, it is definitely the "others' who are hearing what we're saying and yet look at us in their weird way. But they know and clearly understand what we say. It may be 2 of 3 of us but the fact that we are talking and those "others' are listening to us, is important.
I beleive that more masks are coming off and that particular number is growing and has the potential to grow larger, despit the extortion and lies we all experience from Trump, his tariffs and the increase in our cost of living today.
As you say, dissent has a price, as it always has, but I believe it's important to "Keep hope alive", as Jesse reminded us. And, we all face a price and have to be willing to accept that price to "take the masks off". Your request is not easy,. but certainly significant with the prospect of greater healing when we do.
I admire your courage Miles.
Just listened to you inspiring and impassioned Ted talk. Thank you for the link, and thank you even more for your courage and all that you (and Xander) are doing to help the rest of us defend democracy!
And let’s not forget that the various social media platforms will be scrubbed to find out if anyone is criticizing ICE. Then there is the small problem of Gnome wanting to interfere with our voting! Yours was just the start of it, Miles, and certainly a most important test of if we will continue to have a democracy. Going after Don Lemon, and now Stephen Colbert are just more grist for the mill. We have to keep fighting. Thank you for yours!
We can't be silent, F trump and his fascist cronies, thanks Miles from anonymous to today
Miles, thank you for continuing to stand up for the Constitution and the rights it offers to all of us. I found your TED presentation moving and inspiring. Be well, Stay safe.
Can you touch base with Jessica Denson at thejessicadenson.com regarding her legal fight against Trump that is currently in appeal? She is advocating that Democrats take action by demanding Impeachment votes for the continued lawlessness of this regime.